OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Hit-And-Run Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	9-11-19 / 11:36 p.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura Rd. @ Juniper St.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld pending notification to family
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Dark-colored SUV
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Officer Phil Flores (805)385-7749

DETAILS:

On September 11, 2019, at approximately 11:36 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian on Ventura Rd. near the intersection of Juniper St.

A 37-year-old female was located in the roadway and pronounced deceased at the scene. The name of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification to the family.

During the investigation, officers determined that the female victim had been walking in the northbound lanes of Ventura Rd. and was struck by a dark-colored SUV. After hitting the victim, the driver of the SUV fled.

According to witnesses, the victim may have been struck by several additional vehicles, all of which fled the scene.

It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were involved in the collision and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone that may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Officer Phil Flores (805) 385-7749 [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

9-12-19 / 4:30 a.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	09/10/2019/6:38PM
LOCATION:	2100 block of Mariposa Street (West Alley), Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	51 Year Old Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Ricardo Vega, Detective (805) 385-8291 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 09/10/2019 at approximately 6:38 p.m., Officers with the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the west alley of the 2100 block of Mariposa Street in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers located a 51 year old Oxnard resident who had been stabbed. The victim was transported to a local hospital. His wounds were not life threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09/11/2019, 4:00 a.m

INCIDENT:	Firearm and Drug Arrest
DATE/TIME:	09/9/2019; 9:10PM
LOCATION:	1000 block of Quail Run Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Angelica Davis, 30 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander 805-385-7746 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 09/9/2019 at about 8:20PM, Oxnard police officers were called to the 1000 block of Quail Run Way regarding a female passed out in a vehicle. Once on scene officers contacted Davis and, through an investigation, arrested her for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Officers located several items of contraband in Davis’ vehicle, including burglary tools, stolen property (financial documents and medication), methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Additionally, officers also located a shotgun in the vehicle. Davis is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.

Davis was arrested for multiple narcotics violations (being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia), possession of burglary tools and stolen property, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09/10/2019, 01:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement
DATE:	September 7, 2019
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting motorcycle safety enforcement

The Oxnard Police Department encourages drivers and riders to share the road

The Oxnard Police Department will have extra officers out on patrol Saturday, September 7, 2019, between 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

The motorcycle safety enforcement operation aims at educating both motorcyclists and drivers on the rules of the road.

Motorcycle fatalities have jumped dramatically in California over the past decade. In 2017, there were 576 people killed in motorcycle crashes statewide, up nearly 17 percent from 494 in 2015. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle-involved collisions have resulted in five fatal and 93 injury crashes in Oxnard alone.

Drivers should be alert for motorcyclists, as many motorcycle crashes are caused when drivers do not see them. Check your mirrors and blind spots, especially when merging, turning, or changing lanes.

Riders should make themselves visible by wearing brightly colored, protective clothing and keeping lights on during the day. Riders should also change lanes only when there is enough room and always wear a Department of Transportation compliant helmet.

Although lane splitting is now legal, motorcyclists should be extra careful traveling between lanes, avoiding the practice of riding next to large vehicles like big rigs, buses, and motorhomes and factoring in lane width, traffic flow, and roadway conditions.

All motorcycle riders, regardless of skill level, are encouraged to enroll in the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/ or calling 1-877 RIDE-411 (1-877-743-3411).

Funding for motorcycle safety enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 6, 2019 / 6:00 p.m.

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim Arrives at Local Area Hospital
DATE/TIME:	09/03/2019; 6:44PM
LOCATION:	Tresierra’s Supermarket, 133 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	27 Year Old Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Michael Velasquez, Detective (805) 385-8287 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Carey Everhart, Detective (805) 486-6228 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 09/03/2019 at approximately 6:44 p.m., Officers with the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the parking lot of the Tresierra’s Market, located at 133 West Pleasant Valley Road reference a fight in the parking lot. Officers arrived on scene and all parties were gone. A 27 year old male victim later showed up a local area hospital with multiple stab wounds. The victim is currently listed in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09/03/2019, 11:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Documented Gang Member Arrested With a Firearm

DATE/TIME:

September 3, 2019 / 5:50 p.m.

LOCATION:

600 Block Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Jesus Negrete, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Robert Flinn

[email protected]

805-385-8289

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Christopher Williams, Commander

[email protected]

805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On September 3, at 5:50 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic enforcement stop to a vehicle for an observed vehicle code violation. Officers contacted the occupants of the vehicle and obtained their information. It was found that the passenger, Jesus Negrete, was on searchable probation for firearms violations and gang terms.

Negrete was detained at the scene while officers responded to his residence for the purposes of conducting a probation search. During the probation search, officers located a 9mm handgun that was unregistered along with ammunition. Further evidence found during the investigation linked Negrete to the firearm and ammunition.

Negrete was arrested for multiple felonies that include 29800(a)(1) P.C- Felon in possession of a firearm, 29815(a) P.C- Subject on probation and prohibited from possessing a firearm and 30305(a)(1) P.C- Possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 3, 2019 / 8:00 P.M

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	August 30, 2019 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint nets one DUI arrest

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested one impaired driver while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on August 30, 2019. The checkpoint was conducted on Gonzales Road west of Snow Avenue between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., resulting in the following:

536 vehicles screened
One DUI-alcohol suspect arrested
Eight drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
20 citations issued

Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. Oxnard PD supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

Oxnard PD offers these reminders to ensure a fun night doesn’t get spoiled with a DUI:

Decide before you go out whether you plan to drink or drive. You can’t do both.
If you plan to drink, designate a sober driver before going out, or map out another way to get home safely by taking a cab, ride-share services like Uber or Lyft, or using public transportation. You can also lookup designated driver services in your area using the National Directory of Designated Driver Services (NDDDS).
If you are a designated driver, bars and restaurants statewide have created non-alcoholic specialty drinks (“DDrinks”) for sober drivers: http://bit.ly/OTSDDrinks
If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, call 911. Offer a description of the vehicle, location, and direction of travel.
See your friend or other patron impaired trying to get behind the wheel? Take the keys or help them make other arrangements to get where they are going safely.

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension, and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Whether by bike, car, motorcycle, or walking, the Oxnard Police Department encourages everyone to be a part of the solution and ‘Go Safely California.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 31, 2019 / 4:15 a.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting leads to Man’s Death; Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	August 30, 2019, 11:30 P.M.
LOCATION:	1000 block of Berkshire Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	40-year-old Hispanic Male, Oxnard Resident, the name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
SUSPECT(S):	Jaime Villarreal, 43-year-old Hispanic male, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 [email protected] Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 [email protected]

UPDATE:

At the beginning of the investigation, Mr. Villarreal was identified as the shooter by witnesses inside the residence. After conducting a thorough investigation, Mr. Villarreal was arrested for the murder of the victim. Mr. Villarreal was booked into the Ventura County Jail on a bail amount of $500,000.

DETAILS:

On August 30, 2019, at about 11:30 P.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the 1000 block of Berkshire Street for a report of a subject with a gunshot wound. This was the second call for service to this location that night for a family dispute.

When officers arrived, they located a 40-year-old Hispanic male with a wound to his chest. Patrol officers began providing life-saving measures until it was safe for EMS to enter the scene. Despite the heroic efforts of the officers and EMS, the victim died at the scene. Patrol officers contacted and detained the suspected shooter, Jaime Villarreal without incident. The investigation is continuing.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688. Investigators are also encouraging anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/1000berkshire. All submissions are immediately logged into the Oxnard Police Department’s digital evidence system. Contact information is not stored by Axon and community members can remain anonymous, choosing to upload their files without providing contact information.

The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 31, 2019, 2:30 A.M.

**UPDATE**

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Serious injury traffic collision- Update

DATE/TIME:

August 25, 2019 / 1:03 p.m.

LOCATION:

Gonzales Road at Patterson Road, Oxnard

VEHICLES/OCCUPANTS

Specially Constructed Volkswagen dune buggy

Driver: 42-year-old female Oxnard resident

Passenger: 40-year-old male, Oxnard resident

2005 Dodge Caravan

Driver: 18-year-old male, Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Paul Knapp, Senior Officer

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Jose Diaz, Traffic Officer (805)385-7750

[email protected]

Update (See original collision information below):

On August 30, 2019, the Oxnard Police Department was notified that the driver of the Volkswagen dune buggy involved in the collision had succumbed to her injuries on August 30th, at approximately 4:30 p.m. The identity of the driver is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation is on-going. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Jose Diaz at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected]. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE/TIME PREPARED: 8/31/19, 3:30 a.m.

On August 25, 2019, at approximately 1:03 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision which occurred on Gonzales Road at Patterson Road. Officers discovered that a 2005 Dodge Caravan and a specially constructed Volkswagen dune buggy had collided at the intersection. The driver of the dune buggy was partially ejected from the vehicle and was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where she is listed in critical condition. The passenger of the dune buggy, a 40-year-old male of Oxnard, and driver of the Dodge Caravan, an 18-year-old male of Oxnard, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Based on the preliminary investigation, traffic investigators determined the Dodge Caravan was traveling eastbound on Gonzales Road and the dune buggy was traveling northbound on Patterson Road. Both vehicles entered the intersection at the same time and were involved in a broadside type collision. The traffic control signal was functioning properly at the time of the collision and it is unclear who had the right of way as one of the vehicles may have failed to stop for a red light.

Traffic investigators do not believe speed or alcohol/drugs were involved. The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Jose Diaz at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/25/19 @ 4:15 p.m.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

SWAT Team Call Out- Wanted Person Arrested

DATE/TIME:

8/30/19, 12:12 p.m.

LOCATION:

1800 block of Adelaide Court, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):

James Solis, age 51, Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On 8/30/19, at approximately 12:12 p.m., officers went to a residence in the 1800 block of Adelaide Court to contact wanted subject James Solis (age 51), who had two no-bail felony warrants, and a misdemeanor warrant. When officers arrived, Solis fled into his residence. The Oxnard Police Department SWAT Team was deployed. Over the next 3 ½ hours, SWAT used various tactics in an attempt to make contact with Solis, with no response. At approximately 1537 hours, SWAT finally made contact with Solis and he surrendered without incident. Solis was taken into custody and booked into Ventura County Jail for the outstanding warrants, in addition to a misdemeanor charge of delaying the duties of an officer.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/30/19, 1930 hours